COACHING REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Police clearance with a Vulnerable Sector Check
  2. Respect in Sports Activity Leader – (Optional) https://albertasoccer.respectgroupinc.com/
  3. NCCP course – Coaching Pathway
  4. Rule of Two – Rule 13.6 is now enforced in all soccer activities. This encourages safe sport. Click here for the guide.

COACHES’ CODE

  • Soccer is a game for happiness.
  • The laws of soccer should be regarded as mutual agreements, the spirit or letter of which no one should try to avoid or break.
  • Visiting teams and spectators are honored guests.
  • No advantages except those of superior skill should be sought.
  • Equal playing time for all players.
  • Soccer is an inclusive program, providing a safe and enjoyable environment.
  • Official and opponents should be treated and regarded as honest in intention.
  • Official decisions should be accepted without looking angry no matter how unfair they may seem.
  • Winning is desirable, but winning at any cost defeats the purpose of the game.

CONCUSSION INFORMATION

A concussion is an injury to the brain and this injury can be quite serious.  Any blow to the head, face, neck or body, which causes a sudden jarring of the head, can cause a concussion. As an example a ball to the head or face, being checked into the boards in hockey.   A concussion affects a person in the way they may think and their ability to remember things, for a short time. These are not the only symptoms of a concussion. There are others.

Concussions occur in soccer. MWSA is concerned and would like to protect the safety of our soccer players. The first step in this process is education. Coaches and parents and players should review the information below. Here are some pdf files for immediate reference as well as some in depth reading. Thank you for being concerned enough to look into this matter.  

Medical clearance documentation must be submitted to MWSA (ed.mwsa@millwoodssoccer.ca) before a player is allowed to return to practices or games.  It should reflect the player has successfully returned to school/work full time & successfully exercised to exhaustion without symptoms reoccurring.  Full details can be found below on the Alberta Soccer Concussion Protocol & Policy link below.

Alberta Soccer Concussion Protocol & Policy (Approved Januaury 2016)

Concussion Response Tool – Parents, Guaradians, Coaches

Concussion Handbook For Parents

Pocket Concussion Recognition Tool

Facts About Concussion & Brain Injuries

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INJURY REPORT FORM

If one of your players has an injury that actually takes them out of the game such as concussion, broken limb or serious injury of any nature, please fill out Injury Report Form below and email it to our Zone, Angie Sych (ed.mwsa@millwoodssoccer.ca).  The form can also be faxed to 780-461-1745 or mailed/hand delivered to our office.

Mill Woods Soccer Association

#84, 4003 - 98 Street NW

Edmonton, AB, T6E 6M8